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The Howard County Police Department is committed to informing the community and the news media of events within the public domain in a timely manner. The Office of Public Affairs issues news releases, responds to media inquiries, manages social media, and produces a daily crime bulletin.

News releases are issued for significant events and cases. The daily crime bulletin is produced each weekday when county offices are open and includes the initial reporting of various crimes such as robberies, burglaries, assaults, vehicle thefts, and theft from vehicles. It is not inclusive of all police activity in a day. 

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Daily Crime Bulletin

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Friday, October 3, 2025

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HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, October 3, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043:
8400 block of Baltimore National Pike, Oct. 2 6-8 p.m., two vehicles: wallet
4300 block of Montgomery Road, Oct. 2 7-9 p.m., purse

Ellicott City, 21042: 3700 block of St. Johns Lane, Oct. 2-3 overnight, tires

Columbia, 21045: 8800 block of Hayshed Lane, Oct. 2-3 overnight, tires

Title

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, October 2, 2025

Robbery
Columbia, 21045:
6200 block of Old Dobbin Road, Oct. 1 8:35 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that he was approached by a group of suspects who assaulted him and stole his bicycle before fleeing. No one was injured.  

Commercial burglary
Laurel, 20723:
Rocky Gorge 4 Seasons Golf Fairway, 8400 block of Old Columbia Road, Oct. 1-2 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a window. It is unclear what, if anything, was stolen. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045:
9200 block of Rumsey Road, Oct. 1 7:35 p.m., two vehicles: various items
6800 block of Bugledrum Way, Oct. 1-2 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Ellicott City, 21042: 3100 block of Fawnwood Drive, Oct. 1-2 overnight, purse

Jessup, 20794: 7800 block of Rappahannock Drive, Oct. 1-2 overnight, food items

Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723:
9600 block of Barrel House Road, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 overnight
2019 white Honda Odyssey, tags MD/1GV1885

Title

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, October 1, 2025

Weapon violation
Columbia, 21044:
10600 block of High Beam Court, Sept. 30 7:52 p.m.
Police responded to the above location for a report of shots fired and located one shell casing. No one was injured and no property was reportedly struck. 

Commercial burglary
Fulton, 20759:
Sho Nuf Turkey Farm, 11700 block of Scaggsville Road, Sept. 29-30 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business and stole food and beverage items. 

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045:
5700 block of Stevens Forest Road, Sept. 29-30 overnight
2015 blue Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/2ET6840

Jessup, 20794: 7900 block of Washington Boulevard, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 overnight 
2026 red BMW 228xi
2026 gray BMW 530

Daily Crime Bulletin - September

Title

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 30, 2025

Commercial burglary
Laurel, 20723:
Rocky Gorge 4 Seasons Golf Fairway, 8400 block of Old Columbia Road, Sept. 29-30 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business through an unsecured window. Nothing was reported stolen. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046:
7100 block of Balmy Dew Way, Sept. 30 4:10 a.m., nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044:
5400 block of Beaverkill Road, Sept. 29 4:20-9:20 p.m.
2022 black Kawasaki Tiazhou motor scooter, tags MD/4360Y4

Elkridge, 21075: 6900 block of San Tomas Road, Sept. 29-30 overnight
2023 white International box truck, tags MD/8GH9526

Title

Saturday, September 27-Monday, September 29, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 27-29, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043:
8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Sept. 25-26 overnight, nothing reported stolen
8200 block of Chandler Court, Sept. 26-27 overnight, wallet
8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Sept. 28-29 overnight, purse

Jessup, 20794: 8800 block of Birchwood Way, Sept. 26-27 overnight, tires

Fulton, 20759: 11800 block of West Market Place, Sept. 27, wallet

Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Montgomery Road, Sept. 27 12:30-1 p.m., tag

Laurel, 20723: 9100 block of Hitching Post Lane, Sept. 27-28 overnight, two vehicles: tires 
North Laurel Road & Covered Wagon Drive, Sept. 27-28 overnight, tags

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21046:
Clocktower Lane & Murray Hill Road, Sept. 26-27 overnight
2018 Kia Optima (recovered)

Columbia, 21045: 8900 block of Wetbanks Court, Sept. 27-28 overnight
2017 red Chevrolet Camaro, tags MD/1AM5731

Columbia, 21044: 5400 block of Lynx Lane, Sept. 29 2:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2015 blue Honda Accord, PA tags

Savage, 20763: Corridor Road & Larkin Road, Sept. 29
2005 gray International 4000 series, tags NC/ZP1771

Title

Friday, September 26, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 26, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Savage, 20763:
8500 block of Foxborough Drive, Sept. 25-26 overnight, tag

Columbia, 21044: 5600 block of Harpers Farm Road, Sept. 26 2 a.m., nothing reported stolen

Columbia, 21045: 8400 block of Greystone Lane, Sept. 26 3:30 a.m., nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075:
6200 block of Sandrise Court, Sept. 25-26 overnight
2021 gray Honda Accord, tags MD/SC00065

Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Stipa Court, Sept. 25-26 overnight
2020 Acura TLX (recovered)

Elkridge, 21075: 6400 block of Rockledge Court, Sept. 25-26 overnight
2022 blue Honda Accord, tags MD/6FF4978

Laurel, 20723: 9000 block of Stebbing Way, Sept. 25-26 overnight
2013 red Ford Explorer, tags MD/8EL1235

Title

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 25, 2025

Residential burglary
Hanover, 21076:
6900 block of Southmoor Street, Sept. 24 5 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered an open garage and stole two bicycles. One bicycle was recovered.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075:
6500 block of Old Waterloo Road, Sept. 24, tag

Fulton, 20759: 11800 block of West Market Place, Sept. 24 8-8:50 p.m., AirPods, wallet

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045:
4800 block of Teal Wing Court, Sept. 24-25
2013 white Hyundai Sonata, tags MD/8FA8450

Elkridge, 21075: 7000 block of Ducketts Lane, Sept. 24-25 overnight
2015 gray Yamaha FJ-09 motorcycle, tags MD/5944Y0

Title

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 24, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043:
5000 block of Walking Stick Road, Sept. 23, wallet

Columbia, 21045: 6200 block of Columbia Crossing Circle, Sept. 23 5:30-5:45 p.m., tools

Title

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 23, 2025

Assault
Jessup, 20794:
8100 block of Washington Boulevard, Sept. 22 9:17 a.m.
Police responded to the above location for a report of an assault and learned that an adult female suspect had stabbed an adult female victim with scissors. The motive remains under investigation but police do not believe it was random. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested at the scene.
ARRESTED: Wendy Schoonmaker, 47, of Ellicott City, charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder and assault 

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21042:
9700 block of Natalies Way, Sept. 22 6:30 a.m.-8:40 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence and stole cash and jewelry. No signs of forced entry were observed. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043:
6000 block of Otterbein Lane, Sept. 22-23 overnight, tags

Laurel, 20723: 9100 block of Hitching Post Lane, Sept. 22-23 overnight, tires

Vehicle theft 
Columbia, 21044:
10300 block of Swift Stream Place, Sept. 21-22 overnight
2020 silver Honda CR-V, tags MD/3EJ3007

Columbia, 21045: 6000 block of Majors Lane, Sept. 22 7-11:30 p.m.
2019 silver Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/8EJ8726

Title

Saturday, September 20-Monday, September 22, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 20-22, 2025

Commercial burglary
Fulton, 20759:
Sho Nuf Turkey Farm, 11700 block of Scaggsville Road, Sept. 18-19 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered a shop on the property and stole cash.

Columbia, 21044: MOD Pizza, 10000 block of Town Center Avenue, Sept. 20 6:25-6:30 a.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the store and stole an iPad. No signs of forced entry were observed. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043:
8000 block of Trotters Chase, Sept. 19-20, tag 

Columbia, 21044: 5100 block of Columbia Road, Sept. 20 12:10-5:10 p.m., wallet

Ellicott City, 21042: 10000 block of Clarksville Pike, Sept. 20 2-3:30 p.m., multiple vehicles: various items
4600 block of Centennial Lane, Sept. 20 3-4 p.m., three vehicles: various items

Elkridge, 21075: 7800 block of Paragon Circle, Sept. 20 7:25 p.m., nothing reported stolen
ARRESTED: Juvenile male, 14, of Elkridge, charged with destruction of property and tampering with a vehicle

Columbia, 21045: 6400 block of Tauler Court, Sept. 20-21 overnight, nothing reported stolen
6600 block of Dasher Court, Sept. 20-21 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Laurel, 20723: 9500 block of Washington Avenue, Sept. 20-21 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft 
Laurel, 20723:
10100 block of Wincopia Farms Way, Sept. 19-20 overnight 
2025 Cadillac Escalade (recovered) 

Columbia, 21044: 5100 block of Brook Way, Sept. 20-21 
2019 silver Kia Optima, tags MD/7EJ2825

Laurel, 20723: 9400 block of Northgate Road, Sept. 20-21 overnight 
2016 blue Chevrolet Camaro, tags MD/3EK3881

Ellicott City, 21042: 4700 block of Dorsey Hall Drive, Sept. 20-21 overnight 
2017 black Chevrolet Camaro, tags MD/2GP4423 

Elkridge, 21075: 6400 block of Rockledge Court, Sept. 20-21 overnight
2021 silver Subaru Crosstrek, tags MD/29567CK

Title

Friday, September 19, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 19, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044:
5400 block of Lynx Lane, Sept. 18, tires

Jessup, 20794: 9900 block of Guilford Road, Sept. 18 8-8:10 p.m., gun

Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075:
7600 block of Hearthside Way, Sept. 18-19 overnight
2013 white Kawasaki ZX-1000 motorcycle, tags MD/TR022243

Title

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 18, 2025

Assault
Columbia, 21046:
8600 block of Guilford Road, Sept. 17 9:25 p.m.
Police responded to the above location for a male suspect threatening people and attempting to enter occupied and unoccupied vehicles. The suspect then assaulted arriving officers before he was arrested. Two officers sustained minor injuries; no one else was injured.
ARRESTED: Mark Groover, 40, of Silver Spring, charged with assault, disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment, and drug possession

Indecent exposure
Columbia, 21045:
8900 block of McGaw Court, Sept. 17 5:20 p.m.
A juvenile female victim reported that a male suspect exposed himself to her in the parking lot at the above location. Police located the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Muhammad Fayyaz, 52, of Catonsville, charged with indecent exposure 

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21043:
5200 block of Kerger Road, Sept. 17 2:01 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence by breaking a rear window and stole two laptops. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043:
6000 block of Otterbein Lane, Sept. 17-18 overnight, tires

Title

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 17, 2025

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21043:
3200 block of Normandy Woods Drive, Sept. 15-16
Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole two televisions. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Clarksville, 21029:
6100 block of Daylong Lane, Sept. 16 7:30-9:10 p.m., three vehicles: various items

Ellicott City, 21042: 9000 block of Labrador Lane, Sept. 16-17 overnight, wallet

Vehicle theft
Fulton, 20759:
11500 block of Iager Boulevard, Sept. 16-17 overnight
2023 Honda Accord (recovered)

Ellicott City, 21043: 6000 block of Otterbein Lane, Sept. 16-17 overnight
2024 blue Honda HR-V, tags MD/1EV6160

Title

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 16, 2025

Commercial burglary
Ellicott City, 21042:
Fox & Barrel Farm Café, 11700 block of Frederick Road, Sept. 14-16
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a front door window and stole costume jewelry. 

Ellicott City, 21043: Baugher’s Fruits & Vegetables, 4700 block of Baugher Farm Road, Sept. 15-16 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the produce stand by forcing open a door and stole cash. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046:
7500 block of Monarch Mills Way, Sept. 14-15 overnight, purse

Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076:
7500 block of Ledgers Way, Sept. 16 1:50 a.m.
2025 Cadillac Escalade (recovered)

Title

Saturday, September 13-Monday, September 15, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 13-15, 2025

Weapon violation
Laurel, 20723:
9200 block of Traders Crossing, Sept. 13 3:36 a.m.
Police responded to the above location for a report of shots fired and located several shell casings. One bullet struck the balcony door of a residence. No one was injured. Police identified one suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Nicholas Guardado, 19, of Laurel, charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and weapon violations

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075:
7700 block of Mayfield Avenue, Sept. 8-13, tag

Laurel, 20723: 9800 block of Brewers Court, Sept. 12 8-11:15 p.m., nothing reported stolen
9100 block of Bourbon Street, Sept. 13-14 overnight, two vehicles: tags, mirrors

Columbia, 21045: 8300 block of Benson Drive, Sept. 12 9:20-9:40 p.m., two vehicles: purses, laptop
5700 block of Thunder Hill Road, Sept. 14 2:15 a.m., nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076:
7200 block of Alden Way, Sept. 11-14
2025 white Chevrolet Corvette, tags MD/1GL7315

Columbia, 21045: 6100 block of Forty Winks Way, Sept. 12-13
2004 gray Honda Accord, tags VA/TBR8283

Ellicott City, 21042: 11700 block of Frederick Road, Sept. 14 8 p.m.
2020 Ford box truck (recovered)
ARRESTED: Zachary Kopczenski, 33, of no fixed address, charged with motor vehicle theft

Title

Friday, September 12, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 12, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044:
4900 block of Columbia Road, Sept. 12 4:50 a.m., tires

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044:
7400 block of Plainview Terrace, Sept. 10-11
2023 white Porsche Cayenne, tags MD/5FF8354

Columbia, 21044: 10600 block of Gramercy Place, Sept. 11-12 overnight
2016 gray Subaru WRX, tags MD/3EH6268

Title

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 11, 2025

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21042:
3600 block of Blue Hill Court, Sept. 10
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence by breaking a window and stole a security camera.

Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076:
7000 block of Southmoor Street, Sept. 9-10 overnight 
2016 white Kia Optima, tags CT/AW51401

Title

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 10, 2025

Home invasion
Laurel, 20723:
9200 block of Bridle Path Lane, Sept. 9 2:10 p.m.
An adult female victim reported that a female suspect entered her residence, assaulted her, and destroyed property. No serious injuries were reported. Police responded, located the suspect, and arrested her. Charges are pending. 

Robbery
Columbia, 21045:
Route 175 & Dobbin Road, Sept. 9 4:30 p.m. 
Two juvenile male victims reported a male and female suspect approached them while on the pathway and stole their bike. No one was injured. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in 
Columbia, 21045:
5500 block of Eaglebeak Row, Sept. 9-10 overnight, tools
5600 block of High Tor Hill, Sept. 9-10 overnight, various items

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045:
6200 block of Columbia Crossing Circle, Sept. 9 7:30-8:35 p.m.
2018 Maserati Ghibli (recovered)

Elkridge, 21075: 7000 block of Barnett Lane, Sept. 9-10 overnight
2019 gray Kia Sportage, tags MD/3DS8169

Hanover, 21076: Crowley Street & Saint Margarets Boulevard, Sept. 9-10 overnight
2022 gray Honda Accord, tags MD/7GG2916

Title

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 9, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044:
5400 block of Eliots Oak Road, Sept. 7-8 overnight, various items

Columbia, 21045: 5700 block of Yellowrose Court, Sept. 8-9 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045:
9500 block of Transfer Row, Sept. 8-9 overnight
2020 black Acura TLX, tags MD/2EL4265

Title

Saturday, September 6-Monday, September 8, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 6-8, 2025

Shooting
Columbia, 21044:
12100 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Sept. 7 10:25 p.m.
Police responded for a report of an adult male victim suffering from an injury to his head inside a residence at the above location. The victim was transported to the hospital, and police later learned he had been shot. The victim is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. 

Robbery
Columbia, 21044:
5200 block of Rivendell Lane, Sept. 5 8:30 p.m. 
An adult male victim reported that he was approached by two male suspects who assaulted him and stole cash before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Savage, 20763:
8900 block of River Island Drive, Sept. 6-8, tires

Jessup, 20794: 8800 block of Washington Boulevard, Sept. 6-7 overnight, handgun

Laurel, 20723: 9700 block of Country Meadows Lane, Sept. 7-8 overnight, tires

Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075:
6800 block of Old Waterloo Road, Sept. 4-7 overnight
2013 gray Hyundai Sonata, tags MD/2FA1394

Columbia, 21045: 8700 block of Cloudleap Court, Sept. 5 2:30-10 p.m.
2017 Hyundai Elantra (recovered) 
ARRESTED: Juvenile males, 16 and 14, of Ellicott City, charged with motor vehicle theft

Title

Friday, September 5, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 5, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723:
9700 block of Mountain Laurel Way, Sept. 4-5 overnight, tires

Savage, 20763: 8500 block of Foxborough Drive, Sept. 4-5 overnight, tires

Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076:
7200 block of Alden Way, Sept. 3-4 overnight
2014 Hyundai Sonata (recovered)

Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Albion Way, Sept. 4-5 overnight
2013 silver Hyundai Sonata, tags MD/7BP0201

Title

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 4, 2025

Robbery
Columbia, 21044:
11500 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Sept. 3 1:25 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that he arranged online to sell a laptop, and upon meeting at the above location, a male suspect stole the laptop and fled. Police later located the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Barry Osogu, 20, of Gwynn Oak, charged with robbery and theft

Commercial burglary/vehicle theft
Jessup, 20794:
Kratz Solutions, 10700 block of Guilford Road, Sept. 2-3 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a window and stole a vehicle (later recovered) and a safe. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Hanover, 21076:
7300 block of Saint Margarets Boulevard, Sept. 3-4 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723:
9100 block of Whiskey Bottom Road, Sept. 3 5:30-5:40 p.m.
2016 gray Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/1GN7261

Columbia, 21044: 10100 block of Twin Rivers Road, Sept. 3-4 overnight 
2019 white Honda Civic, tags MD/7CP1070

Title

Tuesday, September 3, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, September 3, 2025

Carjacking 
Elkridge, 21075:
7100 block of Kit Kat Road, Sept. 2 8:25 p.m. 
An adult male victim reported two male and two female adults approached him, threatened him, and demanded his car keys. The victim complied and the suspects fled in a 2008 gray Nissan Altima, tags VA/K35074. No one was injured.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075:
5400 block of Levering Avenue, Sept. 2 5:45-6 p.m., bookbag

Ellicott City, 21042: 10100 block of Baltimore National Pike, Sept. 2 8-9:30 p.m., various items 

Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043:
8300 block of Montgomery Run Road, Sept. 2-3 overnight
2019 Acura TLX (recovered) 

Columbia, 21044: 5300 block of Columbia Road, Sept. 2-3 overnight 
2025 red Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/1GN5825

Daily Crime Bulletin - August

Title

Saturday, August 30-Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 30-September 2, 2025

Commercial burglary
Ellicott City, 21042:
Tobacco King, 9200 block of Baltimore National Pike, Sept. 1 6:10 a.m.
Police respond for a report of a burglary in progress and observed a broken window at the business. It is unclear what, if anything, was stolen. Police located two suspects and arrested them.
ARRESTED: Juvenile male, 16, of Baltimore, and juvenile male, 15, of Ellicott City, charged with burglary 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075:
7100 block of Old Waterloo Road, Aug. 25-31, various items
5700 block of Furnace Avenue, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 overnight, tag

Annapolis Junction, 20701: 9000 block of Junction Drive, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, tag

Laurel, 20723: 9800 block of Brewers Court, Aug. 29 10:20-10:40 p.m., three vehicles: various items
9000 block of Moonshine Hollow, Sept. 1-2 overnight, tires

Columbia, 21045: 7500 block of Monarch Mills Way, Aug. 29-30 overnight, cash

Ellicott City, 21043: 5000 block of Walking Stick Road, Aug. 29-30 overnight, tag

Ellicott City, 21042: 9200 block of Baltimore National Pike, Aug. 30 9:30-9:45 p.m., purse
3300 block of North Chatham Road, Aug. 30-31 overnight, wallet

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044:
5400 block of Vantage Point Road, Aug. 29-30 overnight
2026 gray Honda Civic, tags MD/T2422794

Laurel, 20723: 9300 block of Canterbury Riding, Aug. 30-31 overnight
2016 black BMW S1000R, tags MD/4018Y6

Columbia, 21045: 4900 block of Blue Wing Court, Aug. 30-31 overnight
2015 white Hyundai Sonata, tags MD/9FC7113

Ellicott City, 21043: 8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 overnight
2012 black Honda CR-V, tags MD/6GJ7087

Elkridge, 21075: 6700 block of Dorsey Road, Sept. 1-2 overnight
2018 silver Kia Optima, tags MD/1FH4987

Jessup, 20794: 10400 block of Guilford Road, Sept. 1-2 overnight
2023 white Chevrolet Silverado, tags MD/3GM8002

Title

Friday, August 29, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 29, 2025

Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21042:
10000 block of Frederick Road, Aug. 28-29 overnight
2016 white Cadillac CTS-V, tags MD/5GP9851

Title

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 28, 2025

There were no reported vehicle thefts, theft from vehicles, burglaries, robberies, or any similar incidents during the time frame that would be included on today's daily crime bulletin. 

Title

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 27, 2025

Commercial burglary
Laurel, 20723:
Cajun Seafood Boil, 9900 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 26-27 overnight 
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking front glass door and stole cash and an iPad.

Title

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 26, 2025

Residential burglary
Columbia, 21044:
5000 block of Green Mountain Circle, Aug. 24-26
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence and stole several televisions. No signs of forced entry were observed. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Jessup, 20794:
8300 block of Linda Court, Aug. 25-26 overnight, tag

Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043:
3100 block of Burgess Mill Way, Aug. 25-26 overnight
2021 Acura TLX (recovered)

Title

Saturday, August 23-Monday, August 25, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 23-25, 2025

Weapon violation
Columbia, 21044:
5400 block of Eliots Oak Road, Aug. 24 6:58 p.m.
Police responded to the above location for a report of shots fired and learned from two victims that a suspect had fired at their vehicle. No one was injured but the vehicle was struck. Police do not believe this incident was random. 

Commercial burglary
Jessup, 20794:
Viva Food, 7900 block of Oceano Avenue, Aug. 24 9 a.m. 
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business and stole food items. 

Residential burglary/vehicle theft
Glenelg, 21737:
14800 block of Triadelphia Road, Aug. 23-24 overnight 
Unknown suspect(s) entered an open garage and stole a 2014 red Nissan Frontier, tags MD/2BM2159. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075:
6000 block of Augustine Avenue, Aug. 21-25, tools

Columbia, 21044: 5400 block of Cedar Lane, Aug. 22-23 overnight, tools

Ellicott City, 21042: 10000 block of Clarksville Pike, Aug. 23 7:15-8:15 p.m., purse

Hanover, 21076: 7000 block of Southmoor Street, Aug. 23-24 overnight, tires

Vehicle theft
Savage, 20763:
8400 block of Commercial Street, Aug. 22-23 overnight 
2016 black Chevrolet SS, tags MD/A269685

Columbia, 21045: 6200 block of Tamar Drive, Aug. 23-24 overnight
2024 black Kia Forte, tags MD/8GG5432

Title

Friday, August 22, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 22, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075:
7800 block of Mistletoe Drive, Aug. 20-21 overnight, tag

Ellicott City, 21043: 9100 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Aug. 21-22 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044:
11200 block of Avalanche Way, Aug. 21-22
2022 black Hyundai Tucson, tags MD/6EW2280

Laurel, 20723: 9300 block of Lawson Lane, Aug. 21-22 overnight
2017 white Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/6GH1275

Title

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 21, 2025

Robbery
Columbia, 21044:
5400 block of Old Tucker Row, Aug. 21 12:35 a.m.
Two adult victims reported that they were approached by a group of suspects who assaulted them and stole their cell phones before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported. 

Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075:
6600 block of Hunter Road, Aug. 19-21
2017 red Cadillac Escalade, tags MD/8EJ7684

Elkridge, 21075: 7500 block of Hearthside Way, Aug. 20-21  
2021 silver Honda Accord, tags FL/QYDH09

Title

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 20, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075:
8000 block of Watermill Court, Aug. 19-20 overnight, tires

Title

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 19, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Jessup, 20794:
10300 block of Guilford Road, Aug. 16-18, fuel

Columbia, 21046: 10000 block of Hatbrim Terrace, Aug. 18-19 overnight, two vehicles: various items

Vehicle theft 
Ellicott City, 21043:
8300 block of Baltimore National Pike, Aug. 18 1:40 p.m.
2025 Hyundai Sonata (recovered)

Title

Saturday, August 16-Monday, August 18, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 16-18, 2025

Commercial burglary
Jessup, 20794:
WinSupply, 10600 block of Iron Bridge Road, Aug. 15-16 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking the front glass doors and stole construction tools. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046:
9500 block of Gerwig Lane, Aug. 15-18, catalytic convertor 

Ellicott City, 21042: 2800 block of Greenbower Way, Aug. 15-16 overnight, wallet

Columbia, 21045: 9700 block of Basket Ring Road, Aug. 16-17 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Laurel, 20723: 9800 block of Brewers Court, Aug. 17 10-11 p.m., purse
9200 block of Traders Crossing, Aug. 17-18 overnight, tools
9200 block of Gold Dust Court, Aug. 17-18 overnight, tools
9500 block of Old Lantern Way, Aug. 17-18 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Columbia, 21044: 5600 block of Columbia Road, Aug. 17-18 overnight, car battery

Vehicle theft 
Mount Airy, 21771:
Beetz Road & Old Frederick Road, Aug. 16-17 
2024 black Harley-Davidson motorcycle, tags MD/5233Y6

Columbia, 21045: 9600 block of Basket Ring Road, Aug. 17
Gray Lexus IS300

Title

Friday, August 15, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 15, 2025

Robbery
Laurel, 20723:
9900 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 14 11:30 a.m.
An adult female victim reported that she arranged online to meet the male suspect at the above location. Upon meeting, the suspect displayed a knife, threatened the victim, and stole her cash and cell phones before fleeing. No one was injured. Police later located the suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Jamal Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, charged with armed robbery, robbery, assault, and theft

Title

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 14, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723:
9100 block of Canterbury Riding, Aug. 12-13 overnight, nothing reported stolen
9100 block of Moonshine Hollow, Aug. 12-13 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Columbia, 21045: 7100 block of Carved Stone, Aug. 13 7:30-10:15 p.m., bookbag 
5900 block of Millrace Court, Aug. 13-14 overnight, tires

Ellicott City, 21043: 4300 block of Montgomery Road, Aug. 13 7:45-10 p.m., two vehicles: purse

Columbia, 21044: 6700 block of Green Mill Way, Aug. 13-14 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Jessup, 20794: 8300 block of Bristol Court, Aug. 13-14 overnight, catalytic converter

Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723:
9400 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 13 4-9:40 p.m.
2011 gray Honda Pilot, tags MD/8DX8679

Elkridge, 21075: 6300 block of Wimbledon Court, Aug. 13-14 overnight 
2025 white Honda Civic, tags VA/7886XU

Title

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 13, 2025

Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043:
7900 block of Rustling Bark Court, Aug. 13
2018 gray Kia Sportage, tags MD/7EM4401

Title

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 12, 2025

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21042:
3900 block of White Rose Way, Aug. 11 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through a rear patio door and stole cash and jewelry. No signs of forced entry were observed. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045:
6100 block of Campfire, Aug. 10-11 overnight, nothing reported stolen 

Vehicle theft
West Friendship, 21794:
12700 block of Frederick Road, Aug. 8-12
2001 brown Chevrolet Suburban, tags MD/9547CK
2005 blue Mitsubishi Outlander, tags MD/1GS4539
2022 blue Yamaha motorcycle

Columbia, 21045: 6100 block of Tamar Drive, Aug. 10-11 overnight
2005 Lincoln Town Car, tags MS/HAW651

Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Hunter Road, Aug. 11-12 overnight
2019 black Ford Edge, tags MD/6EZ6998

Title

Saturday, August 9-Monday, August 11, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 9-11, 2025

Robbery
Columbia, 21045:
Walmart, 6400 block of Dobbin Road, Aug. 8 10:45 p.m.
A store employee reported that when two employees confronted a female suspect leaving with stolen merchandise, the suspect pepper sprayed them before fleeing. No one was injured. 

Laurel, 20723: 9900 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 9 8 a.m.
An adult female victim reported that she arranged online to meet the male suspect at the above location, and upon meeting the suspect displayed a knife and stole cash and jewelry before fleeing. No one was injured.  

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046:
8700 block of Robert Fulton Drive, Aug. 8, various items 
9800 block of Softwater Way, Aug. 10-11 overnight, tag

Laurel, 20723: 9500 block of Linville Avenue, Aug. 9-10 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Columbia, 21045: 6200 block of Hidden Clearing, Aug. 10-11 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Columbia, 21044: 5200 block of Rivendell Lane, Aug. 11 9:10 a.m., unclear what, if anything, was stolen 

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044:
10300 block of College Square, Aug. 2-10
2014 Hyundai Elantra (recovered) 

Columbia, 21044: 10100 block of Twin Rivers Road, Aug. 7-11
2024 black Toyota Camry, tags MD/6GA5217

Columbia, 21044: 5200 block of Brook Way, Aug. 9-10 overnight 
2019 white Volkswagen GLI, tags VA/TKD2710

Columbia, 21044: 10200 block of Wincopin Circle, Aug. 9-11 
2019 white Chevrolet Silverado, tags NY/23970MN

Columbia, 21045: 7500 block of Broken Staff, Aug. 10 2:40 a.m.
2017 silver Chevrolet Camaro, tags MD/8GG7680

Title

Friday, August 8, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 8, 2025

Commercial burglary
Ellicott City, 21043:
Ahh Nails & Spa, 8400 block of Baltimore National Pike, Aug. 8 3:40 a.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking the front glass door and stole a box of masks. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723:
9000 block of Thamesmeade Road, Aug. 6-7 overnight, various items

Jessup, 20794: 8800 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 8 3:15-10 a.m., tires

Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723:
9200 block of Gold Dust Court, Aug. 3-7
2004 white Yamaha YZF R6 motorcycle, tags PA/02FZ0

Title

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 7, 2025

Carjacking 
Elkridge, 21075:
7500 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 6 2:48 p.m.
An adult female victim reported that she was approached by a male and female suspect who stole her car keys and then fled in her 2020 blue Mazda CX-9, tags MD/1EK4698. No one was injured. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045:
9100 block of Red Branch Road, Aug. 6 4:50-4:55 p.m., purse

Jessup, 20794: 7300 block of Montevideo Road, Aug. 6 7:50-10 p.m., three vehicles: wallet, car seat

Ellicott City, 21043: 3000 block of North Ridge Road, Aug. 7 6-10:30 a.m., nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21042:
4900 block of Dorsey Hall Drive, Aug. 5-7 
2024 white Honda Civic, tags MD/53196CL

Columbia, 21046: 7000 block of Minstrel Way, Aug. 7 5:12 a.m.
2018 Range Rover (recovered)

Title

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 6, 2025

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044:
5100 block of Northern Fences Lane, Aug. 6 1 a.m., car manual 

Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043:
3200 block of Normandy Woods Drive, Aug. 5-6 overnight 
2025 gray/blue Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle, tags MD/6846Y7

Title

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 5, 2025

Robbery
Ellicott City, 21043:
4300 block of Montgomery Road, Aug. 4 11 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that he was approached by two male suspects who displayed a gun and demanded his belongings. The suspects then fled without stealing anything. No one was injured. Police later located the suspects and arrested them.
ARRESTED: Terrell Douglas, 18, and Ma’khi Johnson, 18, of Baltimore, charged with armed robbery, robbery, assault, and theft

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045:
5500 block of Bluecoat Lane, Aug. 4-5 overnight, nothing reported stolen
9600 block of Basket Ring Road, Aug. 4-5 overnight, nothing reported stolen

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045:
5600 block of Stevens Forest Road, Aug. 4-5 overnight
2015 black Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/9DJ6178

Columbia, 21045: 5100 block of Orchard Green, Aug. 4-5 overnight
2017 green Nissan Pathfinder, tags MD/2CS0203

Title

Friday, August 1-Monday, August 4, 2025

Content

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, August 1-4, 2025

Home invasion
Elkridge, 21075:
6200 block of Green Field Road, Aug. 2 10:30-11:30 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that a male suspect, potentially an acquaintance, entered the residence through a window and displayed a handgun. Nothing was reported stolen and no one was injured. 

Robbery
Laurel, 20723:
9900 block of Hughes Avenue, Aug. 1 2 p.m.
A juvenile male victim reported that he was approached by a male suspect who assaulted him and stole his scooter before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported. 

Commercial burglary
Columbia, 21046:
EMO Trans, Inc., 9800 block of Broken Land Parkway, July 14-Aug. 1
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by prying open a door and stole various items. 

Ellicott City, 21042: U.S. Tobacco, 9000 block of Baltimore National Pike, Aug. 4 1:42 a.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a glass pane and stole various merchandise. 

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21043:
9800 block of Soapstone Trail, Aug. 1 10:20 a.m.
A resident reported observing two male suspects inside the residence, who then fled. Entry was made by breaking a rear glass door. It is unclear what, if anything, was stolen. 

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723:
9000 block of Maier Road, July 31-Aug. 1 overnight, catalytic converter

Columbia, 21044: 5300 block of Smooth Meadow Way, Aug. 1-2 overnight, tires
10000 block of Hyla Brook Road, Aug. 2 8:56-9:30 p.m., purse

Jessup, 20794: 8500 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 1-2 overnight, tires

Columbia, 21045: 6100 block of Forty Winks Way, Aug. 2 1 a.m., nothing reported stolen
8200 block of Arbor Meadows Lane, Aug. 2 5-6:30 a.m., tire
6100 block of Old Dobbin Lane, Aug. 2 6:15-6:40 p.m., two vehicles: purses
8200 block of Tamar Drive, Aug. 2, 6:50 p.m., two vehicles: various items
8800 block of Columbia 100 Parkway, Aug. 2-3 overnight, tires
6500 block of Quiet Hours, Aug. 3-4 overnight, tools

Elkridge, 21075: Levering Avenue & Lawyers Hill Road, Aug. 2 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., three vehicles: various items

Clarksville, 21029: 12100 block of Clarksville Pike, Aug. 2 8:30 p.m., two vehicles: purses

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044:
6200 block of Devon Drive, July 29-Aug. 1
2011 GMC Yukon (recovered)

Columbia, 21044: 6000 block of Merriweather Drive, July 30-Aug. 1
2010 black Acura TSX, tags GA/S2298512

Columbia, 21044: Fall River Court & Eliots Oak Road, July 31-Aug. 1
2016 red Mazda, tags MD/97670CL

Elkridge, 21075: 5800 block of Whisper Way, July 31-Aug. 1 overnight
2015 red Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/9GL0538

Columbia, 21044: 10300 block of Hickory Ridge Road, July 31-Aug. 1 overnight
2022 Honda Accord (recovered)

Columbia, 21045: 5000 block of Green Mountain Circle, July 31-Aug. 1 overnight
2016 Infiniti Q50 (recovered)

Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Montgomery Road, Aug. 1
2024 black Mercedes-Benz S580

Columbia, 21045: 5500 block of Bluecoat Lane, Aug. 1-2 overnight
2017 blue Honda Civic, tags MD/1CR0027

Columbia, 21045: 9500 block of Farewell Road, Aug. 1-2 overnight
2010 Mazda CX-9 (recovered)

Columbia, 21045: 7000 block of Knighthood Lane, Aug. 1-2 overnight
2019 Chevrolet Camaro (recovered)

Fulton, 20759: 11300 block of Harrison Street, Aug. 2
2020 silver Infiniti Q50, tags MD/55132CJ

Hanover, 21076: 6900 block of Southmoor Street, Aug 2 2:30-8:30 a.m.
2013 blue Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/A295913

Laurel, 20723: 9700 block of Covered Wagon Drive, Aug. 3-4 overnight
2025 blue Jeep Wrangler, tags VA/TED3730

Laurel, 20723: 9200 block of Traders Crossing, Aug. 3-4 overnight
2015 red/white Yamaha motorcycle, tags MD/5678Y6

For archived Daily Crime Bulletins, please contact the Office of Public Affairs by email at: HCPDNews@howardcountymd.gov

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